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Nossis Family History

Nossis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Norris, Kocsis, Noss, Cassis, Nobis, Rossin, Kassis, Ossi, Rossi

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Where is the Nossis family from?

You can see how Nossis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nossis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nossis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nossis families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nossis's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nossis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nossis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Nossis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nossis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 79 immigration records available for the last name Nossis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Nossis. For the veterans among your Nossis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nossis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Nossis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nossis in 1976 was 76, and 86 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nossis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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